Tech Lead

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! 

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What we’re looking for:

Nexamp is looking to hire a Tech Lead to join the Product & Technology team. In this role, you will manage the software development team’s delivery, schedule, and growth. You will use your expertise in Python, Typescript, and other programming languages, technologies, and architecture patterns to provide solutions to daily implementation challenges. This role involves being a people lead/mentor for a small team as well as a senior individual contribution for the squad. You will be hybrid out of our Boston office and will report to the SVP, Product & Technology. 

What you’ll do:

• Lead a tech team to deliver software solutions that meet stakeholder requirements.
• Mentor more junior developers to help them grow both technically and professionally.
• Ensure the continued growth of the team to help them operate efficiently and effectively.
• Recommend, advocate for, and implement software architecture and process changes.
• Set aggressive goals for the team and maintain and achieve the software development schedule.
• Act as a senior technical expert for the outcome, keeping up with external trends.
• Design, implement, and debug new features across one or more projects.
• Work with the product team, stakeholders, and other developers to refine system designs and influence architectural decisions.
• Maintain and influence coding standards and development processes.
• Document implementations and design decisions.

What you’ll bring:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar field.
• Alternately, professional experience equivalent to the above.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience in one of the following: Python, or Typescript.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• ​Experience leading/mentoring technical teams​.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure (databases, storage, caching, content delivery), and cloud hosting offerings.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. 

At Nexamp, our mission is building the future of energy, so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change. 

You’ll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more! 

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.